Ania Ray > Recent Status Updates

Agh. So good, you guys. I’m in a season of “gotta get back to work asap, always have another task” and to watch a character live through my “go go go” straight to depressive moods and burnout is so real— and a cautionary tale I’m paying attention to.

So freaking good!

Just eating this up :) Our girls are meeting some dashing young men in two different timelines and I’m here for it.

Delightful chapter endings that are both satisfying and make me look forward to the next reading sesh. 👏 Jumped into a different POV of a girl in 1910 Parish and I already know I’m in for a ride.

Starting to think I need to have two very important conversations:

1. With my husband, particularly around where he feels he can or cannot feel fear, uncertainty, etc. so I can learn more about his experience and how I can be a more supportive partner and friend.

2. With myself, on where shame is still driving my life.

So far, it’s everything I need right now in my life — the reminder that feeling uncertain, exposed.. that is vulnerability, yes, but it’s also the evidence that I’m being courageous!

I love being surprised by books so much. So so so much.

Well this is a neat concept! I'm already super into it!

Wow, am I enjoying this collection of short stories. Fajardo-Anstine's language is precise, poetic, and poignant. I am so glad I pre-ordered this copy a year ago. Shame on me for waiting this long to read it.

I just love this series so much. It feels like coming home every time I open it up to keep reading.

"Aksel's face betrays his unwillingness to let me go, but I must go inside, and he must leave. Inside is my past and Aksel is my future and the two can never meet. Not now. Not today. They have to remain apart."

Nothing like good ol' tension to keep the reader on edge. Masterful juxtaposition here by Rosenhan.